Parshad Esmaeili is impressive thanks to her authentic quick-wittedness and her uninhibited, spot-on humour. She catapults herself straight into the arms of her audience, whether on stage, in real life, or in front of many thousands via YouTube, Instagram, or TikTok. Simple and genuine with words that reflect our zeitgeist, she dives deep into topics that move her and her entire generation. And that’s not least because her lyrics – which are thought through down to the last detail – are often socially critical. Parshad Esmaeili is definitely not afraid to be controversial.